After a record year in Chicago, why the dip? A local real estate pro offers some explanation.

There are 17% fewer people now working in construction than at the market peak, with some states seeing declines of 20% or more

Insulating sealants, tankless water heaters, smart thermostats, and other innovative products can lower heating and cooling bills

One thing I can guarantee: 2017 will be nothing if not interesting

Homes get built, in large part, because of great relationships

Mistakes in framing lead to structural and serviceability issues. Here are the most common errors, and how to eliminate them

Markets with the largest decrease in entry-level home affordability underscore hurdles for first-time buyers

Typical wall assemblies offer numerous pathways for heat to exit through exterior walls. Heat lost through wall surface thermal bridging can add…

The Lancaster, Pa.-based home builder talks design trends and creating new neighborhoods in the dynamic Pittsburgh market

Induction cooktops, which use electromagnetic energy to create heat in the metal of a pot, can boil water within 90 seconds without pre-heating